THE MAS PHD STUDENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
With generous support from the MAS PhD Student Fund, we are pleased to announce that the sixth
annual MAS PhD Mentorship Program will take place during the 2025 IMA Doctoral Colloquium!
What is it?
Participating students meet with one assigned faculty mentor for 1 hour during the IMA
Doctoral Colloquium on January 9, 2025 and receive feedback on a research proposal.
Why should students apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to spend one-on-one time with more
experienced researchers and receive valuable feedback on your research proposal.
Who is eligible?
3rd and 4th year PhD students.
How do students apply?
To apply, simply select the PhD Mentorship Program option when applying for
the MAS Doctoral Colloquium and download and submit your research proposal template HERE by
September 30, 2024. Applicants will be notified of admittance decisions by October 15, 2024.
Is any funding available?
Yes, students who participate in the PhD Mentorship Program can get up to $500 travel costs
reimbursed. This reimbursement is in addition to any IMA Doctoral Colloquium lodging reimbursement
you might receive. If accepted, you will receive detailed instructions.
What happens after students are accepted to the MAS PhD Student Mentorship Program?
Once admitted,
students will be matched with faculty mentors who are experts in students’ research areas.
Prior to the Colloquium, matched students and faculty mentors can discuss whether any updates have
been made to the research proposal, the aspects of the proposal for which feedback is desired, and
any other pertinent issues related to the proposal.
Want to be a faculty mentor?
Please sign up HERE by September 30, 2024.
Any other questions? Please email
Katlijn Haesebrouck (
k.haesebrouck@maastrichtuniversity.nl) or
Paige Patrick (
php@uic.edu)